Originating in Burgundy, or Bourgogne as it is so-called in French, Kir is a French cocktail that’s said to have roots dating back to the mid-19th-century, and perhaps even earlier. Nowadays, there are predominantly two popular versions of the beverage; one with a base of Crème de Cassis topped with white wine (Kir), and the …
No winter warmer says Christmas quite liked mulled wine. Found throughout Europe during the festive period, this sweet, warm drink is best served piping hot and drunk together with good friends. Here’s a Christmas Mulled wine recipe to warm you up this winter period, as well as a history of Glühwein: Origins of the Christmas …
After my final exam at the end of my second year of university, I didn’t go out clubbing and drinking like most of my peers. No, I rushed home and cooked myself a lovely mushroom risotto (and poured myself a large glass of wine; hey! it was the end of exams…). Honestly, I often think that …